Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Sri Lanka is embedding strong cybersecurity principles into its national AI-first digital economy blueprint to protect against rising global scam networks and strengthen economic competitiveness. Officials emphasize that cybersecurity and digital trust are now core drivers of national growth, with efforts aimed at improving Sri Lanka’s global standing in cyber-resilience and digital capability benchmarks.
The UN has praised the UAE’s Arab Digital Economy vision as a regional model, highlighting the UAE’s leadership and forward-looking approach in driving unified digital transformation across the Arab world.
Pakistan’s IT exports continue to gain momentum, rising 17% YoY in October and totaling $1.44bn so far this fiscal year. Strong global demand in telecom, computer and information services is reinforcing Pakistan’s tech sector as a key engine of economic growth.
Jordan delivered new entrepreneurship programs, regulatory reforms, and cybersecurity initiatives in October, while boosting international digital cooperation and improving postal and financial services — reinforcing the kingdom’s momentum in digital economy development.
Jordan has accelerated progress in digital transformation with 14 projects completed in October focused on startup support, mobile number portability, cybersecurity awareness, global collaboration, and modern postal services — strengthening the country’s digital economy and service quality nationwide.
Côte d’Ivoire is seeking Algeria’s digital expertise to accelerate ICT growth, strengthen telecom infrastructure, and boost long-term GDP contribution through collaboration and investment in postal and digital services.
Egypt’s ITIDA has signed 55 new agreements with global industry leaders to expand the country’s offshoring and digital services sector. Supported by strong infrastructure, competitive costs, and a large skilled workforce, the deals are expected to create more than 70,000 jobs in three years and reinforce Egypt’s position as a trusted global hub for high-value digital services.
Jordan’s 13th Gaming Summit in Aqaba brought global developers and experts together to explore AI, XR, and creative game design. The event advances Jordan’s vision to become a regional gaming hub, fostering youth innovation and international collaboration through KAFD-led initiatives.
Morocco’s telecom operators — Maroc Telecom, Orange Maroc, and inwi — have launched the country’s first 5G network, delivering speeds above 2 Gbps. The rollout supports Morocco’s goal of becoming a regional digital hub, enabling smart homes, telemedicine, Industry 4.0, and broader digital innovation nationwide.
Dubai’s Chamber of Digital Economy facilitated the growth of 582 digital startups in the first nine months of 2025, led by AI ventures. Backed by the “Business in Dubai” platform and global roadshows across 17 cities, the chamber is strengthening Dubai’s position as a global innovation hub aligned with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).